Poor Pup

[Libby & Bentley]

Well it's been forever since I've been on DK...as life has been quite hectic...just needed to get this out and get some DK support.

Last night, my husband was driving my pup (15 months) to PetSmart as Bentley loves to roam the aisles at PetSmart. A car in front of him rearended the car in front of it...and he slammed on the brakes to prevent getting our brand new SUV in an accident as well....well Bentley fell off his seat... (We don't have a riding holster...but are now getting one..ugh)...and seemed fine..so Pat went on his way. When he got Bentley otu of the car, Bentley was dragging one of his back legs behind him..so Pat went home...(Bentley is a big baby and usually dramatizes things a bit..)..however, he was still doing it. Called vet, hours closed...called emergency vet...told him to come on in. Xrays, diluadid, and an exam later they determined he had a fracture of his femoral head..which sits in the hip joint. but they dont have surgeons employed there to determine next actions...sent us home on pain killers and antiinflammatories..with being told we could wait it out and see if meds and decreased activity works, possibly have the joint removed, possibly have pins placed, or a total hip replacement. price estimate 3500..in addition to $350 emergency vet bill.

Anyways, I was at work this whole time, once I got my messages on my phone..I'm hysterical...I get home to Bentley who is completely gorked out from all the dilaudid they gave him for pain...Bentley and I slept (well tried to) on our sectional couch last night..but most of the night he just whimpered.

Got in to a surgeon this morning, and they gave us a few options..we choce to have the joint repaired with pins..and hopefully it all works out. hes in surgery now..with an amazing well known surgeon..so im hoping it all comes out ok.

[LINDA & TEDDY]

Bentley's story is heartbreaking. I am so sorry for Bentley, you and DH. I am am sending my wishes for happy healing. I do hope the time flies by and in no time Bentley is off running and bouncing as doodles love to do..

[Camilla and Darwin]

Oh no, I hope that everything goes well and Bently recovers!

[Tammara and Bailey's Page]

I am so sorry to hear about Bentley, we are going to buy a holster tomorrow for Bailey. I hope the surgery goes well and prayers are being sent your way. Keep us all posted.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Very good point Dori. Not if but when!

[Dori & Rua]

Sorry to hear about Bentley's accident. I am a seat belt freak. My grandmother was killed in a car accident early on Christmas morning almost 38 years ago. If I am driving from one store in an outdoor mall to another, I buckle my seat beat. When I see people driving down the street with dogs on their laps or in the back seat with their heads out the windows, it really bothers me (obviously if I see kids not buckled in, too). It isn't a matter of if you have to slam your brakes on...it is a matter of when. Buckle up your furkids...you owe it to them. Thank you for sharing.

[Leigh & Allie]

I just told DH about this because he does not put Allie's seatbelt on her. He said and I quote "the only place I would take her is Petsmart". I then proceeded to tell him that is exactly where this DH was going. I am so sorry this happened but on the bright side you did open a few eyes.

[cheryl & oliver]

Hugs and doodle prayers comong your way for Bentley. I am so sorry that you have to go thru this. Please let us know how the surgery goes and how you all are doing....I am so glad that we use a seat belt for Oliver and Renny, although there are times when I am in a hurry and just go with one of them in the back seat. I will never do that again....

[Leigh & Allie]

I will send prayers and paws your way. Now I am so glad I say "Lets go get your seatbelt" when we are ready to leave. I have one that you put on inside the house and then you buckle it into the seatbelt in your car. They do carry them at PetSmart. You will want to get one.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I am so sorry for you and Bentley. I am going to remember this story every time I get in the car with Webber and Seda, thinking it is just a quick trip so why harness them. Best of luck. Hope Bentley's pain is better after surgery.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I hope Bentley's surgery goes well and he makes a full recovery, poor guy.